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To stay in a hotel in my hometown alone

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DucksonthePondQuack · 06/01/2025 19:22

Just because I need a bloody break 🤣

Ive been offered a free hotel room in a nice hotel in my hometown, it has a swimming pool, a gym, nice restaurant etc. I’m a carer for my disabled son and this is under a breaks for carers scheme. Is it a bit weird to go on my own in my hometown? I’d get room service, go for a swim, watch TV in bed and enjoy the peace!

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RobinHood19 · 06/01/2025 20:42

I travel a lot for work on my own and yes, single travellers (male and female) are a common sight. I obviously don't know how many are from the same town 😂 but I doubt anyone cares! The staff are often from different areas themselves…

I have actually booked myself into a hotel in my home city for a few weeks’ time and I’m really looking forward do it. I finish work in the city centre at 11pm and have a doctor’s appointment at 8am, I’m not able to drive that night for a variety of reasons, and trains home won’t run anymore at that time. Using taxis both ways would be a lot more expensive than a cheap room booked during Black Friday, so off to a hotel in my own city I am!

Bodeganights · 06/01/2025 20:33

I won a really good weekend break in my own town. I went, it was fantastic. It was for two people but the other one couldn't come. So I did it alone. Hotel for two nights, meals out, few drinks. Would do it again.

LividBauble · 06/01/2025 20:32

I do this at least a couple of times a year.

I am very good company for myself. Last week I had a mini break in our local city. Did my hobby and got my favourite restaurant food delivered to the hotel reception. Slept eight hours without being interrupted and then had a several-course breakfast; then took myself to the theatre.

Bonkers that people think it’s unusual frankly.

OldTinHat · 06/01/2025 20:29

100% do it! I stayed in a hotel a 4 min walk from my house for a night just for a break - and I live alone! 😆

MandyFriend · 06/01/2025 20:27

Sounds like bliss you lucky thing. Go and enjoy every second, safe in the knowledge you won't feel obliged to do any sightseeing!

Jesss21 · 06/01/2025 20:23

I do this regularly and I have no children!😯Do it!

ChocoChocoLatte · 06/01/2025 20:06

Do it and enjoy every second Flowers

bakewellbride · 06/01/2025 20:04

Do it! I'm doing exactly this this year, local travelodge just me and leaving dh with the kids. Will be first 'night away' type break in nearly 7 years so well due! I can't wait

Reallynosuchthing · 06/01/2025 20:02

Yes! Last year for my birthday I checked into a nearby hotel for the weekend just to get a break. I went for walks, swam in the hotel pool, read lots and watched TV… best of all I had two nights of uninterrupted sleep, last happened 14 years ago. I will do it again this year and I recommend it to my friends.
you deserve it!

NeedToChangeName · 06/01/2025 19:54

We won a night in a hotel in our hometown as a raffle prize

I was pleasantly surprised how it felt like a proper break

Hope you have a lovely, restful time

Postchristmasblah · 06/01/2025 19:54

You should totally do that. Does it need to be in your hometown? I find it much easier to mentally switch off if I’m unable to get back easily.

SauvignonBlanche · 06/01/2025 19:53

Good for you!
Hope you have a restful time.

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DucksonthePondQuack · 06/01/2025 19:50

Catza · 06/01/2025 19:35

You are going for a reason. You are going in order to have a break from caring.

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Thanks, I desperately need a break too. Just wondered if people do this sort of thing alone? I’ll probably get room service or just go for it and sit in the restaurant.

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DucksonthePondQuack · 06/01/2025 19:49

comoatoupeira · 06/01/2025 19:38

Sounds like you need to read All Fours by Miranda July 😀

Oooh I shall, thanks for the recommendation!

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DucksonthePondQuack · 06/01/2025 19:48

toomuchcheesetoomuchchocolate · 06/01/2025 19:40

Will your DH & DC know where you are? My only concern with you being local is if they came to visit or asked you to pop home for some reason when they wouldn't if they were further away. I might just say that you're not going to be far but not say exactly where

Nah, they wouldn’t come to visit and DH unless it’s an emergency wouldn’t call me away.

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DucksonthePondQuack · 06/01/2025 19:46

Longwaysouth · 06/01/2025 19:44

Sounds wonderful. Wish they fid that in our area

It’s called Carers Space and they offer hotels for carers in the UK. Google Carers Space - you pay a small admin fee per break but it’s worth it and you can take a companion if you wish.

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Longwaysouth · 06/01/2025 19:44

Sounds wonderful. Wish they fid that in our area

IKnowAPlace · 06/01/2025 19:42

If it's free, you may as well! You have a good reason to have a break, and knowing you're near home means it's easy to deal with any (unlikely) emergencies.

Dearg · 06/01/2025 19:42

Actually, I think it sounds lovely. Close enough to feel right at home, but away from your usual responsibilities. Have a great time !

Mankyhaven · 06/01/2025 19:41

Definitely do it! It sounds like a lovely treat for you, enjoy it!!

DisforDarkChocolate · 06/01/2025 19:41

That sounds bloody lovely. Go for it.

MyNameIsSharon · 06/01/2025 19:41

I can't believe someone has voted YABU! Hopefully that was a mistake.

YANBU, I have a Premier Inn right at the end of my street and I often dream about booking myself in on my own for a night 😆
Go enjoy a lovely night of peace. It's not weird at all.

Opinionsprettyplease · 06/01/2025 19:41

Oh my god do it.
All the (well deserved and very much needed) benefits and none of the travel hassle.
🤗🤗🤗

toomuchcheesetoomuchchocolate · 06/01/2025 19:40

Will your DH & DC know where you are? My only concern with you being local is if they came to visit or asked you to pop home for some reason when they wouldn't if they were further away. I might just say that you're not going to be far but not say exactly where

Trickabrick · 06/01/2025 19:40

Enjoy! It’s very sensible, you’re not wasting any time travelling a distance to get there!